10 Stress-Busting Solutions For Better Skin

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Sure, you can't always control the deadlines, disputes, and bad days that cross your path, but you can curb their impact—and score healthier skin while you're at it.

Here's the deal: When you're stressed, the body is hardwired to release a surge of hormones, including cortisol, in an effort to prime you for a fight. And while cortisol can come in handy, most of us are running around with way too much of it circulating in our bloodstreams. The result? Reduced immunity, digestive woes, and even an increased risk of heart disease. Not to mention prematurely aged skin: Cortisol triggers inflammation, which breaks down collagen—the protein that keeps skin firm, plump, and smooth—resulting in thin skin, fine lines, and dryness.